Nathan Randall Smith "Butch", 70, a resident of Hardee County for most of his life coming from Ft. Meade, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born on November 27, 1949 in Ft. Meade, Florida. Nathan worked as an Agriculture Inspector. He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Fort Meade, Fl. since 1990. Nathan was a cowboy, musician and whip maker, making over 3500 whips in his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Frances Smith, sister, Pat Downs and brother in law, John Cannon.

Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years, Penny Smith of Wauchula, Fl; daughters, Candace Miller of Virginia; Misty Smith of Bartow, Fl; sister, Vera Mae Cannon of Bartow, Fl; grandchildren, Scott Hightower, Skylar Dees, Maddie Lanfair, and Cason Upthegrove and great grandchildren, Cash and Grayson.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Cornerstone Church from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with Funeral services starting at 2:00 pm. Pastor Phillip Williams will be officiating services. Interment will take place at Wauchula Cemetery.